Book review

Rudyard Kipling’s story of how the elephant got its trunk has always delighted children with its playful use of language and sense of high adventure. Never has there been a more satisfying rendering of Kipling’s most beloved “Just So” story, which explains what the world was like “in the beginning of years when the world was new and all…”. Beautifully illustrated by Tim Raglin. Part of the Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. Video and audio versions using the same text as the book narrated by Jack Nicholson with original music by Bobby McFerrin and received a Grammy Nomination--Best Recording for Children. DVDs and digital video downloads are available on Amazon's disc on demand and Amazon Instant Video. Audiobook downloads are available at Audible.com.